Wriddhiman Saha was batting on 10 with Ravindra Jadeja on 16 at close of play.

India trail by 52 runs with four wickets in hand after Australia made 300 in their first innings.

Pacemen Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood took one wicket each on a lively track at Dharamsala, which is hosting its first Test.

With the series tied 1-1 going into the finale, top-ranked India must win the match to regain the Border-Gavaskar trophy.

Australia, who triumphed at home in 2014-15, need just a draw to retain the trophy.